A hybrid waste–solar power generation and waste disposal system in Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

A hybrid waste-solar power generation and disposal system in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, demonstrates significant potential for sustainable waste management. The study achieved a power generation of 221.03 kW with an efficiency of 6.67%, while also processing 19,546.52 tons of waste annually. This system combines steam sterilization and solar drying to produce refuse-derived fuel (RDF-3), resulting in a levelized electricity cost (LEC) of 0.29 USD/kWh and a carbon dioxide emission rate of 0.156 kg CO₂/kWh. The approach integrates waste treatment with renewable energy production, addressing both economic and environmental challenges effectively.

Yangchongthuochuaya, K., & Chaiyat, N. (2023). A hybrid waste–solar power generation and waste disposal system in Luang Prabang, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 7, 100332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100332